Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE VS w/Bag

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Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE VS w/Bag

Harley Benton

Custom Line CLA-15MCE VS w/Bag

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 540493
Model: Custom Line CLA-15MCE VS w/Bag
Price: $295.90

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This CLA-15MCE is a seriously impressive value. The okoume top gives it a mellow, vintage-leaning tone that's fantastic for fingerstyle or lighter strumming, and the Fishman electronics are a real bonus for plugging in. It's a great option for intermediate players or anyone wanting a well-built, versatile acoustic without the premium price tag.

Product Description

Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE VS w/Bag

*Bundle offer comprising*, Harley Benton Custom Line CLA-15MCE VS

  • *Acoustic Guitar with Pickup*
  • Auditorium 000-14 design with cutaway
  • Solid okoume top
  • Scalloped X-bracing
  • Sapele body
  • Okoume neck
  • Pau ferro fretboard
  • "Snowflakes" fretboard inlays
  • Dovetail construction
  • Modified oval C neck profile
  • Wooden body binding
  • Scale: 643 mm
  • Nut width: 43 mm
  • 20 Frets
  • Bone nut
  • Pau Ferro bridge with compensated saddle
  • DLX die-cast chrome machine heads
  • Fishman Presys-II preamp system with built-in tuner
  • D'Addario XTAPB1253 Light strings
  • .012 - .053 (Article Nr #471307#)
  • Colour: Vintage Sunburst Satin
  • Matching case available under Article Nr #208576# (not included)
  • Thomann Acoustic-Steel Gigbag BK
  • *Nylon Gig Bag for Steel String Guitars*
  • Made of high quality materials
  • With 20 mm foam padding
  • Inner dimensions (L x W x D): 111 x 42 x 13 cm
  • Floor protection for underside of guitar
  • With backpack straps
  • Metal fittings
  • With additional outer pocket for sheet music and accessories
  • Front pocket 1: approx. 37 x 24 x 5 cm
  • Front pocket 2: approx. 33 x 11 x 5 cm
  • Colour: Black
PROS
  • • Solid okoume top delivers surprisingly warm and resonant tones.
  • • Fishman Presys-II preamp offers excellent onboard tuning and amplification.
  • • Dovetail neck joint enhances sustain and overall structural integrity.
  • • Pau ferro fretboard provides a smooth playing experience with good grip.
CONS
  • • Okoume top, while good, isn't as tonally complex as a Sitka Spruce top.
  • • Satin finish, while aesthetically pleasing, can feel a bit plasticky to some.
  • • Gig bag is functional but lacks the protection of a hard case.

Product Video

Key Features

Top Wood Okoume
Back & Sides Sapele
Neck Material Okoume
Fingerboard Pau Ferro
Scale Length 643 mm
Frets 20
Electronics Fishman Presys-II preamp system
Weight 1.85 kg (approximately)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Okoume is generally warmer and less overtly bright than spruce, offering a more mellow tone. While it might not have the same immediate projection, it's still quite responsive and develops a lovely character over time.
The 'Modified oval C' profile is a fairly standard shape, generally comfortable. However, it's not as chunky as some, so players with very large hands might prefer a slightly thicker neck.
The Presys-II handles a decent range, but it's optimized for a more acoustic sound. Very aggressive playing might introduce some unwanted coloration; it excels for balanced, natural amplification.

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